Wow! So a few weeks ago I was walking home from town and spotted what I thought was plum tree, a few moments i realised it was a Damson tree! Jackpot! I took one home to check it with Steve to make sure it was actually a Damson, we came to the conclusion that it was (hopefully!) I went back to the tree and picked as many as I could get. Then decided to make the most easiest and tasty drink! Damson Gin! We haven't opened the bottle yet as we have another 2 months to wait, perfect timing for winter cocktails! Fingers Crossed!
Damson Gin
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Ingredients
Large jar or bottle enough to fit in Damsons, must be serialized
Enough Damsons to fill 1/2 the jar
Granulated sugar
Granulated sugar
Gin
Method
Put all the damsons into your bottle/jar. Pour in enough sugar to totally cover the damsons and give a good shake. Top up to recover the fruits.
Fill the jar with any gin, I'd advise not to use expensive gin until you have perfected the recipe.
Give a jolly good shake and store in a dark cool place for about 3 months to develop. Keep shaking the jar every week or so to get the sugar dissolved and mixture to even out.
